[Updated] Cube Entertainment and DSP Media confirm break up of Junhyung and Hara couple

The agencies of Hara and Junhyung have now confirmed the news of the couple’s break up after getting in contact with the idols themselves.

Several insiders in the music industry revealed that the two had parted and decided to remain as friends, and fans have been looking to Cube Entertainment and DSP Media to offer comments on the matter.
Having contacted the idols, reps of both agencies have received word that the two stars have indeed decided to go their separate ways.

DSP Media reps commented, “Due to their busy schedules and KARA’s stay in Japan for their promotions, their meetings have become scarce, and eventually they drifted apart… They decided to remain as good friends in the music industry.”

Cube Entertainment also offered similar comments, stating, “Junhyung and Hara have recently ended their relationship… The two will continue to remain good friends.”
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[Update - In addition to their initial statement given over the phone, DSP Media has released their full statement on the matter through a press release.
The press release reads:

"Hara and Junhyung have ended their relationship, which they've maintained since June of 2011, and have decided to remain as good sunbae-hoobae in the music industry, and oppa-dongseng. The two continued their relationship under the interest of many fans and the public as the music industry's 'official couple'. However, with their meetings becoming less and less as they each carried out their own activities and handled many domestic and international promotions, the two naturally drifted apart.

On the 15th, when the news of the two unfollowing each other broke, they were at a state in which they had not yet finished sorting out their relationship matter. After this day, having decided to go their separate ways after much thought, the two even exchanged text messages with one another even after breaking up to ask how each other was doing, and currently have a good sunbae and hoobae relationship. Please give the two your encouragement and words of support."]

Source: Star News, Mydaily, TVdaily, Xsports
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B2ST, INFINITE, and SISTAR to hold special themed performances at the’2012 Melon Music Awards’

B2ST, INFINITE, and SISTAR have confirmed their attendances for the ‘2012 Melon Music Awards‘ along with a special stage!

The three groups will be collaborating for a special stage on the upcoming music ceremony on December 14th. According to concert directors, the two part ceremony will be a festival to heal the hearts of fans, aptly titled ‘Music is Healing’. B2ST, INFINITE, and SISTAR have been chosen as the stars of the concept, which will be divided into three themes titled ‘Girl is Healing’, ‘Dance is Healing’, and ‘Star is Healing’.

SISTAR will be making transformations as Catwomen breaking into a casino with a 60 member dance team while INFINITE is expected to flip the tables on the expectations of the audience with a dance stage never seen before. As for B2ST, they’ll be coming up with a whimsical concept as ‘little princes’ to put on a dream-like stage.

MMA representatives stated, “As this is the first and the last music festival made entirely for domestic fans, we’ve created a lot of stage concepts different from anything ever seen before. You’ll only be able to see them at the MMA so please look forward to their special stage.” 

Check back with allkpop for the ceremony on December 14th.

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B2ST releases MV for “I Knew It”

Idol group B2ST have finally released their new song, “I Knew It“.

“I Knew It” is B2ST’s first new work in over eight months, and it was created for their upcoming world tour, ‘Beautiful Show‘. Member Dongwoon stars in the MV and his acting skills drew high praise from director Zany Bros, who said that Dongwoon should pursue acting seriously because of his talent.

On January 26th, Cube Entertainment finally unleashed what is being called a “themed music video”, and digital single for “I Knew It”, and viewers agreed wholeheartedly with the director about Dongwoon’s strong acting.

Although this “themed music video” is short in length (only 1 minute 50 seconds long), fans will be glad to see a new music video from the group after 8 months.

It is not yet clear whether a longer version of the MV will be released, or if this will be the only version.

Check out the MV for “I Knew It” below!

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B2ST’s Yoseob celebrates his 23rd birthday

B2ST‘s vocalist Yoseob is celebrating his 23rd birthday!

On January 5th, Yoseob amused fans by congratulating himself on his own birthday.”Yoseob, happy birthday,” he tweeted to himself.

Hilariously, Yoseob then replied to his own tweet. “Thank you, Yoseob ㅜㅜ sob sob.”

Kikwang tweeted, “Today is our Yoseb Yoseb Yoseb’s birthday. Please congratulate him. Congratulations, our Yoseb!” Junhyung added, “Yoseob, happy birthday ㅠㅠ I love you.”

Dongwoon and Hyunseung respectively wrote, “Yoseob hyung, happy birthday, going to see you soon!” and “Yang Yo Yang Yo Yang Yo, wishing you a seriously happy birthday, can’t stop you nowwwwwwww.”

Other stars like Supreme Team‘s Simon D, F.T. Island‘s Hongki, Huh Gak, G.NA, andShinsadong Tiger sent him their birthday wishes.

Fans replied, “Happy birthday, Yoseob,” “We hope you spend a happy time with your members,” and“Eat delicious things and gain weight”!

Source: Yoseob’s Official Twitter

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Cube Entertainment officially wins their lawsuit against MOGEF

Cube Entertainment has just won their lawsuit against the MOGEF (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family) regarding the banning of B2ST‘s 1st album.

On January 5th, the Seoul Administrative Court reached a decision that called for MOGEF’s retraction of the ban placed on B2ST’s ‘Fiction and Fact‘.

MOGEF banned the song “On Rainy Days” back in July of 2011 because of a particularly ‘offensive’ phrase in the lyrics, which said, “I think I’m drunk, I think I should stop drinking.” MOGEF insisted that the lyrics could encourage teenagers to drink, and banned the song as harmful media, which prompted Cube Entertainment to file a lawsuit.

Cube Entertainment argued, “The lyrics of ‘On Rainy Days’ do not make direct references or specifically detail the method of drinking… It’s hard to argue that the portion stating, ‘I should stop drinking’, is encouraging drinking.” The court agreed with their argument, and ruled in their favor.

The same court ruled in favor of Cube last September for the same lawsuit, suspending the enforcement of MOGEF’s ban. With this new ruling on January 5th, MOGEF must now retract their ban and the label of “harmful media” from B2ST’s album.

Cube Entertainment stated, “We hope that the cancellation of the decision labeling B2ST’s 1st album as ‘harmful media to youth’ will become a precedent to ensure the objectivity of music standards in the future.”

In related news, B2ST will be kicking off their world tour in Seoul on February 4th ~5th.

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Hong Suk Chun jokingly places ‘naughty hands’ on JYJ’s Junsu & B2ST’s Kikwang

TV personality Hong Suk Chun surprised netizens by sharing a photo he took with JYJ‘s Junsu andB2ST‘s Kikwang.

On December 8th, Hong Suk Chun tweeted, “Naughty hand concept. Next to me are Junsu and Kikwang. My poor dongsengs had to suffer because they happened to be standing next to me. But your fans will be glad to see a trivial photo. Fans of JYJ & B2ST, just smile. And fans overseas, don’t worry, these two are doing just fine. My hands are on their waist, by the way, not their hips. Don’t misunderstand. Haha.”

The multi-talented entertainer sat in between Junsu and Kikwang, who stand straight and pose rather stiffly. Netizens laughed over Hong Suk Chun’s nonchalant expression at his mischievous joke.

They commented, “Hmm… Are you sure? It looks like his hands are on their behinds“, “Awesome to see Junsu & Kikwang’s open mind“, and “Your idol connections are daebak!”

Source & Image : OSEN via Nate

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HyunA and Hyunseung release project EP, ‘Trouble Maker’

One of the year’s most surprising and highly-anticipated duos has finally unveiled their very first mini-album!

On December 1st, 4minute‘s HyunA and B2ST‘s Hyunseung (a.k.a. ‘Trouble Maker‘) released their 4-track mini-album of the same name through various Korean music portals.

HyunA and Hyunseung aim to unearth a new side to their musical repertoires, resulting in an album that carries a variety of styles and attitudes.

Check out their mini-album below, and don’t forget to support the artists by purchasing their work!

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01. Trouble Maker

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02. The Words I Don’t Want to Hear (듣기 싫은 말)

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03. Time (feat. Radoo)

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04. 아무렇 (Amurut)

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B2ST‘s Yoseob, Dongwoon, and Junhyung have teamed up to deliver a smooth R&B track for the OST of MBC’s new drama, “I’m a Flower, Too“.

Titled “Dreaming“, the song expresses a man’s longing for his lover, who abandoned him in reality, yet still frequents his dreams. The song was co-composed and penned by Junhyung and Kim Hyun Woo.

Check it out below!

[ Thank you to everyone who sent in this tip! ]

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